Data Scientist

Johannesburg Full-time R41,667 - R62,500 / Month
(R500,000 - R750,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are in search of a skilled Data Scientist to contribute to our data-driven culture. You will analyze trends, build models, and work cross-functionally to support our mission of making data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct data cleansing and preprocessing.
  • Work with cross-sectional teams to promote data literacy.
  • Measure the impact of data-driven initiatives on business outcomes.
  • Provide recommendations based on analytical findings.
  • Mentor junior data analysts within the team.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
  • Master's degree is advantageous
Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in data science or analytics roles
Technical Skills
  • R
  • Data Mining
  • Big Data Technologies
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty
  • IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Publication in a relevant field: Experience in publishing research or findings in data science or analytics.
  • Knowledge of Big Data ecosystem: Familiarity with big data technologies and their implementations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical aid plan
  • Employee training and development
  • Work-life balance initiatives
  • Annual bonus based on performance

Company Culture

  • Continuous Learning: We encourage a culture of learning and development to ensure all employees thrive.
  • Respect and Integrity: Our foundation is built on mutual respect and integrity in all our actions.
  • Community Engagement: We strive to engage with the community and make positive contributions outside the workplace.
Status: Closed